Parent choosing clothing

Blank Tee-shirt - red teeshirt no writing
United States
April 22, 2007 3:53pm CST
The other day me and my roommate where at American Eagle, where we saw a father buying his daughter (who was no older than 4) a shirt that said "it ain't easy being easy"..... long story short.... me and my roommate got kicked out for yelling at this father for turning his child in to a harlot, and such. We were promptly kicked out.... what would you have done in the situation. Do you think that shirt is appropriate for a 4 -year old to wear? (i think i makes her a prime target for pedophiles)
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@semak76 (187)
• United States
23 Apr 07
no offense, I admit that is was fairly tastless, but a parent has the right to shop in a store and buy something for their child without being harrassed by other customers. You think the shirt is offensive or inappropriate for a child that age, take it up with the manufacturer who printed in, or the store that is selling it. But that was not your child and you have no say over what they wear. I also find it very immature to start yelling at someone in a store, now what kind of example is that setting for that 4 year old girl. Did you actually call this man's child a harlot? Do you honestly think that was his intention. Mind your business and act like an adult.
• United States
24 Apr 07
i didn't call the man's child a harlot... i did ask him what he wanted her to grow up and become. and if it was immature i don't care it got my point across to the parent. if everyone minds their business and acts like an adult then there is no purity and innocence left in the world (not saying im innocent) but NO parent should take that innocence away from their 4 year old little girl. An the example im setting is to stand up for things you believe in and be vocal about getting them fixed... its the only thing that can (minding your own business doesn't change the world it only ignores it... but i guess ignorance is bliss....right?)
@semak76 (187)
• United States
24 Apr 07
I think its great to have morals, and that's why I mentioned talking to the manufacturer or the store about the selling of the item. I am the mother of a 4 year old boy, and whatever that dad's reason's for buying the shirt, I just know how I would feel if someone came up to me in a store, in front of my son, and started assaulting my parenting skills in front of my child. I have to assume that this wasnt a simple calm conversation since you got thrown out for yelling. I applaud your for your morals....am just a little concerned about the way you handles it. Our emotions can often get the best of us when we are upset or angry. I just know I wouldnt have wanted to have to explain to my child why someone in a store gave us a hard time, when as a parent I try to teach my son that people are entitled to their own opinion, and not to yell at people. I hope you have contacted the store concerning the content of clothing. If you spread the message, and enough people call them, you can probably get them to stop carrying those types of items, and then no one has to worry about young girls in that type of attire. If you start a petition afainst them, I'd be happy to put my name on the list!!!
@ravinskye (8237)
• United States
23 Apr 07
i can't believe that! good for you for giving him hell. i agree, i don't think a 4 year old should be wearing a shirt like that. heck i don't think anyone under 18 should wear a shirt like that. what was the dads response? was the shirt made for a 4 year old? or did it just happen to fit her?
• United States
23 Apr 07
they were children's shirts, in the kids section... the father didn't think it was a big deal...
@breepeace (3014)
• Canada
24 Apr 07
It makes me wonder why American Eagle even sells stuff like that. I'd talk to store management or write a letter or make a call to AE's head office: AE Customer Service 150 Thorn Hill Drive Warrendale, PA 15086 1-888-232-4535 (24 Hours a Day, Toll Free)